Main Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Dry Freight Charterer to join our freight team in Singapore. This role focuses on tonnage procurement across the Supramax segment, covering key Asian markets including Japan, Taiwan, and China. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing time-chartered tonnage to support cargo programmes, while maintaining deep and strategic relationships with shipowners across the region.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and fix time charter vessels (Supramax) across Asia to meet internal cargo requirements and trading strategies.
- Develop and manage strong commercial relationships with regional shipowners, particularly in Japan, Taiwan, and China.
- Negotiate competitive charter terms and ensure alignment with operational, commercial, and risk requirements.
- Monitor market trends, freight indices, and vessel availability to provide accurate and timely market intelligence.
- Work closely with cargo desks, operations, and deals desk (risk) teams to optimize fleet performance and commercial outcomes.
- Maintain up-to-date market coverage and provide regular reporting on freight opportunities and risks.
- Support strategic initiatives and contribute to the long-term chartering strategy of the organisation
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
- 5–10 years of experience in dry freight chartering, with a strong focus on Supramax or Panamax segments.
- Proven track record in time chartering and tonnage procurement.
- Background from a shipowner, operator, commodity trading company or freight brokerage, with strong market credibility.
- Deep understanding of the Asia dry bulk market, especially in Japan, Taiwan, and China.
- Existing network of shipowners and operators in the region.
- Excellent commercial, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and performance-driven environment.
- Based in Singapore or willing to relocate.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relationships
The Trafigura Dry Freight Trading Desk maintains key relationships with shipowners and operators, global charterers, freight brokers, and shipping agencies to secure vessel capacity and negotiate favorable terms. Internally, the desk works closely with Trafigura's commodity trading and operations teams.
Department
Trafigura's Dry Freight Trading Desk specializes in the global transportation and trading of dry bulk commodities. The desk combines market intelligence with strategic freight positions, utilizing time charters, voyage charters, and derivatives to secure competitive transportation costs while identifying arbitrage opportunities in volatile freight markets.
Reporting Structure
Reporting directly to the Head of Dry Freight Trading
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.